Arsenal have decided not to appeal against midfielder Patrick Vieira's two-match suspension imposed by the Football Association for using insulting language towards referee Andy D'Urso.
Vieira was also fined Stg£25,000 following the incident in a match against Chelsea.
FA regulations state the ban begins immediately, so Vieira will miss tomorrow's home match against Blackburn and the trip to Fulham on Sunday November 3rd.
A statement on the club website, www.arsenal.co.uk, read: "The club can confirm that we will not be appealing the FA's decision to suspend Patrick Vieira for two matches and fine him £25,000 following our match against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge last month."